Dan Solomon
Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.

Once the space was used efficiently, we moved the client's dresser into the other half of the closet, freeing up space in the bedroom for a lounge chair and a reading nook.

This front yard had to also act as a clients back yard. The existing back yard is a ravine, so there is little room to functionally use it. This created a design element to create a sense of space/privacy while also allowing the Mid Century Modern Architecture to shine through. (and keep the feel of a front yard) We used concrete walls to break up the rooms, and guide people into the front entrance. We added IPE details on the wall and planters to soften the concrete, and Ore Inc aluminum containers with a rust finish to frame the entrance. The Aspen trees break the horizontal plane and are lit up at night, further defining the front yard. All the trees are on color lights and have the ability to change at the click of a button for both holidays, and seasonal accents. The slate chip beds keep the bed lines clean and clearly define the planting ares versus the lawn areas. The walkway is one monolithic pour that mimics the look of large scale pavers, with the added function of smooth,set-in-place, concrete.

Utility room - mid-sized farmhouse single-wall white floor utility room idea in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and yellow countertops

This cedar lamp post is set in a limestone masonry pier with bluestone cap. It is surrounded by long blooming perennials including 'Summer Beauty' allium. Westhauser Photography

Graeme Nistler

BrookStone Lane is a quaint community located in Danville's Greenbrook neighborhood. 9 limited edition homes within walking distance to downtown Danville.

Photo: Mark Pinkerton
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front door remodel in San Francisco with a dark wood front door

Living room - small enclosed living room idea in San Francisco with brown walls

Balance Creative
Inspiration for a timeless painted straight wood railing staircase remodel in Toronto with painted risers

BrookStone Lane is a quaint community located in Danville's Greenbrook neighborhood. 9 limited edition homes within walking distance to downtown Danville.

Photo by Eric Rorer
Contemporary gray three-story mixed siding apartment exterior idea in San Francisco

BrookStone Lane is a quaint community located in Danville's Greenbrook neighborhood. 9 limited edition homes within walking distance to downtown Danville.

Harvey Smith Photography
1960s exterior home idea in Orlando

Jeri Koegel
Example of a beach style white two-story wood exterior home design in Orange County

Leland Gebhardt Photography
Open concept kitchen - coastal l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

© Josh Partee 2013
Trendy freestanding desk light wood floor home office photo in Portland with white walls

Mid-sized transitional slate floor and multicolored floor front door photo in Portland with white walls and a dark wood front door

Meranti Wood Front Door
Trendy entryway photo in Portland